Which statement made by a parent indicates understanding about treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis?
a. "I guess my child will need to have his tonsils removed.".
b. "A couple of days of rest and some ibuprofen will take care of this.".
c. "I should give the penicillin three times a day for 10 days.".
d. "I am giving my child prednisone to decrease the swelling of the tonsils.".
C
Streptococcal pharyngitis is best treated with oral penicillin two to three times daily for 10 days. Surgical removal of the tonsils is a controversial issue. It may be warranted in cases of recurrent tonsillitis. It is not indicated for the treatment of acute tonsillitis. Comfort measures such as rest and analgesics are indicated, but these will not treat the bacterial infection. Corticosteroids are not used in the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis.
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